Conditions
Stretch Marks
There are many causes of stretch marks, such as rapid weight gain, but they are mainly recognised as the battle scars of pregnancy, with between 75% and 90% of women developing stretch marks during this time. Stretch marks after pregnancy are the bane of most women’s lives. Because whilst men might think that their partner’s scarred stomach is a tapestry upon which the beautiful experience of childbirth has been embroidered; women will be ruing the fact that they’ve had to mothball their skimpy, summer two-piece. Stretch marks aren’t necessarily uncomfortable, but the affected areas can occasionally be itchy and sensitive. However, there are a number of creams and lotions available that, if used daily, can help to keep the skin supple, while the action of rubbing in the cream can encourage better circulation. Laser treatment can also help to fade the marks, but this isn’t available on the NHS and can be expensive.
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Hi. im 15 and i have strech marks on my upper inner thighs and my breasts. They aren't very noticeable but im very self conscience of them and im ashamed of wearing a bikini. Is there anyway i can fade them ?
hi i am 19 years old and i was prescibed a cream for some bumps and rashes that came up on me. from taking the cream i noticed that the veins on the back of my legs have become really dark like stretch marks, and seeing that i noticed on my calf the ones there have came up a bit red. i stoped using the cream a couple months now but it hasnt gotten any better. i cannot show ma legs because of this please help
hi am 24 years old and have 2 kids. i fortunatly escaped stretch marks with my first pregnency but unfortunatly couldnt escape them with my second. the stretch marks followed by saggy skin on my stomach and its seriously deppressing me please help, because i am now thinking over having a tummy tuck. is there any amount of sit ups that will take this problem away.
Hi. Im 19 years old and i have a 15month old baby. Im afraid that the pregnancy has left behind some stretch marks on my stomach and sides. I do not feel as a normal woman as i cant wear or do simple things as going to the beach.I was wondering if theres anything out there i can use or do that will reduce them.I have tried bio oil but it didnt work as much as i would like it to do and im seriously thinking of plastic surgery. so if you could help me i would appreciate it .Thanks
Hello am in need of help. im 17 years old i had a baby at the age of 15 and i weighed 9stone before i had my child i went up to 15st cause i gained water all over my body. and it has left me with so much excess skin and i feel so ashamed of it i always have to be covered up cause im ashamed of it. i just wish i could look like a normal teenager with out all these stretch marks its even putting me down. i really do need help. i have done exercise lost weight and it looks worser everytime cause i loose then i get more wrinklier and it puts me down even more. help please
Hi i am 19 and 4 months ago had a baby! I have really bad red stretch marks on my boobs tummy, sides, legs, bum (everywhere) and cry all the time about it. I cant show anyone im so embarrased and cannot take my clothes off infront of my boyfriend anymore. I also have wrinkly skin around my belly button and i suppose i obsess over it alot and its ruining my relationship and confidence. Ever since I developed this i cant stand my man talking to any other females or going anywher without me out of insecurity!
i have stretch marks on my back and boobs, but dont let them get you down. im 15 and i was scared to be in a relationship because of what the boys would think but if they really like you then it shouldnt matter to them.
i still cannot wear a bikini in public but im getting there.
i have had them for about 2-3 years and they are beggining to fade rapidly, so please dont worry they're many worse things in life!!
xx
hi there<
i have a two year old daughter and have a lot of strech marks on my stomach, they have faded quite a bit over the years but are still very visable,i also have a lot of excess skin on my stomach too now im not over wieght and i do exersise but it just seems to stay the same! i have found out that im now 7 weeks pregnant and im so worried that my skin will just get more strech marks and get even more saggy! please will you help me i could really do with the addvise!
many thanks.
hi i have lots of stretch marks in my belly and it look's horrible. i wanna know if you can help me or if it is any creams i can buy. i already try bio oil and i think dont do anything at all.
hello..
i need your help as i cant tell my parents/boyfriends or even close friends as im really embarrsed about this.. i have strech marks on my hips and some in my thighs.. this is because of rapid weight gain, but im currently watching what i eat and exercising. it has got to the point where its getting me really down, i cant do anything, i cant go swimming, i cant sunbathe, i cant go on holiday and cant even show my belly and hips to my boyfriend as im really ashamed. i know laser surgery is quite expensive, so i was wondering, is there any other creams that will actually really help? please get back in contact..thanks..
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